Before we finish The Road of Bones, we’re talking about the mental load of motherhood. The constant thinking ahead. All the invisible stuff that keeps everything running. If this season feels heavy, I see you. What you are doing matters, even if no one says it out loud. Then we finish The Road of Bones by Demi Winters, chapters 46 through the end. No reading ahead. We are reading side by side and reacting together as the story wraps up.

In this episode, I talk about the nuance of romance tropes and how I organize them in my brain while I read. The way I categorize dynamics and character relationships really shapes how I connect to a story.

I also dive into Chapters 21 to 45 of The Road of Bones by Demi Winters and share my thoughts on Silla’s love interest.

I explain why Jonas does not feel like the right match for her, even if he seems like he should be, and why Rey stands out as the more compelling and intentional choice.

If you love talking through character chemistry and the deeper reasons behind who we root for, this episode is for you.

I’m back!

In this episode, I’m sharing my thoughts on The Road of Bones by Demi Winters, covering chapters 1–20. I talk through my early impressions, what’s standing out so far, and where I think the story might be going.

I also give a life update, chat a bit about what’s been happening in the bookish world, and briefly touch on postpartum now that I’ve reached the one-year mark.

Plus, a little update on the podcast and what I’m hoping to do moving forward.

In this episode, I share about the messy and magical parts of motherhood, what it’s been like to find myself again after having my third baby, and how I’m embracing a slower reading season without guilt. We’ll talk about trusting your parenting intuition, holding both joy and challenge at the same time, and making space for your own growth in the middle of motherhood.

I thought this episode would be about homeschooling, but really, it’s about learning to trust myself, make choices that feel right for my family, and show up honestly in motherhood.

I share what led us to consider homeschooling and how it's already given me clarity — but more than that, I talk about the friendships I’ve found through my online book club and how they reminded me: real connection begins when you start believing in yourself.

Spoiler Warning:
This episode contains mild spoilers for ACOTAR, Crescent City, and Throne of Glass. There will be major spoilers for A Curse Carved in Bone by Danielle L. Jensen. Listen with care if you're not caught up!

Summary:
In this episode of Side Part, I’m reacting to the official ACOTAR 6 news—what we know so far, what it could mean for the series, and the big question: Do you need to read Crescent City before jumping in? If the Massverse reading order has you spiraling, I’ve got thoughts.

This week’s Musings of a Millennial Mom segment is all about imposter syndrome and mom guilt—two very real, very relatable parts of modern motherhood I’ve been sitting with lately.

To wrap up, I’m chatting about A Curse Carved in Bone by Danielle L. Jensen, a Norse mythology-inspired fantasy and the latest pick from my Discord Book Club. We’re talking worldbuilding, vibes, and what came up during our group discussion.

In this episode, I’m catching you up on all the things—birth stories, postpartum, and the new vision for Side Part.

✨ Trigger Warning: I share details of my traumatic birth experience from 3:58 to 9:48, so please take care while listening. ✨

Whether you’re a fellow mom, a birth story junkie, or just here for honest conversation, I’ve got you. I also share some thoughts on Silver Elite and my relationship with reading—because let’s be real, I couldn’t go an entire episode without talking about books in some capacity.

Let’s do this.